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Definition |
out of touch with reality, to exist or operate without outside
influences |
Examples |
1) She chose to
live her life in
a vacuum,
shielding herself from the opinions and judgments of others.
2) The artist preferred to
live in a vacuum,
allowing his creativity to flow freely without any external influences. |
Etymology |
The term is thought to have originated in the 17th century, when
first used to describe a space.
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Synonyms |
insular, reclusive |
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